Library resource guides: ANZCA and FPM CPD Program resources: Peer support groups

Guide index

Peer support groups

A group of three or more self-selected peers that meets regularly to discuss and reflect upon professional matters related to their practice in a supportive setting.

See the peer support groups guideline for additional information concerning this activity

Peer support groups may address direct patient care issues or clinical support roles (for example: complaints, own health and wellbeing, career transitions, ethics, leadership, professionalism).
Note: The meeting must be a formal structured educational activity.

Individual participants may choose to undertake a critical reflection activity on the peer support groups and reflect on the matters discussed at the peer support group.

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under the Practice evaluation - reviewing performance peer support groups activity.

External resources

RANZCP: Policy and Procedure - CPD Peer Review Activities
RACMA: Peer Support Program
The objective of the PSG is to provide structured peer support to RACMA colleagues of all jurisdictions who are professionally isolated. Meetings will be conducted monthly for approximately an hour.

Peer Support A Brief Guide by Kym Jenkins, Karen Gaunson, Margie Stuchbery Brett McDermott The aim of this document is to provide information about the nature of peer support. It will aid those setting up peer support whether for groups or individuals
Publication Date: May 2020

ANZCA & FPM resources

CPD Activity Guide
This guide contains a list of all the activities associated with the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program, as well as links to associated individual activity guides and forms.
ANZCA and FPM CPD Program: Peer support groups guideline
This guideline assists CPD participants complete the peer support groups activity.
ANZCA and FPM CPD Program: Peer support groups CPD verification form

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